________the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.

This book provides students ________ useful tips that help them to pass the coming exam.

While everybody else in our class prefers working in groups, Mina likes working__________.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plant pollens and dust

Gordon wants to look his best at the wedding so he’s ________

Most ________ understand that disciplinary actions do not always work with students.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The funny story told by the man amused all the children.